Boeing, Bausch & Lomb and Gymboree all rose on a day that ended in the red for most stocks. Network Appliance shares tumbled after a disappointing outlook.

Shares of the aviation and defense giant and Dow component got a 1.9% lift following the company's investor conference and news that Air France was replacing its fleet of Boeing 747s with Boeing's 777 model. Banc of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target to $120 from $110. As for the company's outlook, analyst Rob Stallard cited the importance of the 787's rollout on July 8th and first flight in August or September. Stallard, in a research note, wrote, "If the 787 can stay on...